Ismail Belmaalem

Ismail Benlamaalem (born 9 April 1988 in Casablanca) is a Moroccan defender who plays as a centre back.

Biography He was trained at Raja Casablanca and went through the class before joining the pro in 2008, he played his first official game in the jersey of green against the FUS Rabat (1-0 for Raja Casablanca ) and played his first Champions League in 2009 after the Raja Casablanca was the same année. He was also a champion of Morocco in 2011 with the same club Raja Casablanca, he was contacted in October 2011 by the Stade de Reims but the Raja Casablanca refuses to let Benlamaalem join the French club because that sum was not suitable (€90,000).

On 5 August 2016, he officially transferred to IR Tanger, recently promoted to the Botola, for a record deal ($300,000).

National team He was contacted by the coach selection Moroccan Belgian Eric Gerets two game counting for the qualification of the World 2014 in Brazil.

Honours Club Raja Casablanca Botola - Champion in 2009 and 2011 Tournament Antifi - Winner in 2010

Country Morocco Arab Cup - Champion in 2012